How-To Geek

You’re probably aware that mirrorless and digital SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses can deliver greatly improved image quality and optical performance compared to smartphones. What might be slightly more surprising are the pint-sized point-and-shoots that can do the same.

You don’t need any specific hobbies to justify a 3D printer, but it certainly helps. Though the act of 3D printing itself can become a hobby of its own, there are many other pastimes that can benefit from a machine that can turn digital files into physical objects.

Are you looking for a Home Assistant project to sink your teeth into this weekend? If you're an F1 fan, or have kids who love wizards, there are some projects you might want to try, and if you're sick of inaccurate weather apps, you could always take things into your own hands.

If you're a fan of the Ryobi 18V ecosystem you likely have a collection of power tools and battery packs. The brand is a popular option thanks to its affordability and constant arrival of new products. And while several new tools are coming in 2026, plenty of other products and accessories are on the way.

Is your tablet PC starting to show its age? Whether you're stuck on Windows 10 or suffering under the bloat of Windows 11, a Linux installation is the best way to give an old tablet PC a new lease on life. So, let's explore some of the best Linux distros for tablet PCs.

You don't have to give up the convenience of Microsoft 365 if you ditch your subscription. There is a free, self-hosted alternative that can run on a Raspberry Pi instead.

For years, I was married to the idea of filling my PC with flashy RGB. I used light strips, ran a glowing graphics card, and later switched to a case with ARGB fans.

Bored this weekend with a Linux computer on hand? There's never a better time to test out a new piece of open source software. I have a few apps I found this week that I think are worth trying, including an image comparison tool, a note organizer, and a power profiler.

Modern Windows, which now effectively means Windows 11, has been tinkering with interfaces, workflows, and how much to show users for decades now. The rough edges are sanded off, making it simple enough for everyone from grandchildren to grandparents, and everyone in between.

Picking a video doorbell that doesn’t rely on the cloud means you can save footage locally and not rely on pricey subscriptions. Pair it with a smart home platform like Home Assistant, and your doorbell will keep working when the internet doesn’t.

Got any weekend plans? When you're done with the chores, why not stake a claim on the couch and settle in for a show or two? If you're a Paramount+ subscriber, I've mined three tried and true series that deliver laughs, grit, and some interstellar action.

RustDesk is a free and open-source alternative to apps like TeamViewer and AnyDesk. It's just as feature-rich and convenient to use. Plus, if you choose to, you can even self-host it on your computer for a faster and more stable connection. Self-hosting this remote viewer also keeps your data and activity private.

If you're looking for a quick, satisfying Netflix binge that you can get into this weekend, or even into next week, I've got three picks that are fast, tense, and practically beg you not to hit "Next Episode."

The default Linux terminal (at least on most distros) looks pretty dull and boring. It's just a blinking cursor on a solid color background. Not a lot of visual appeal there, so you. However, we're on Linux where everything is customizable, including the terminal and the shell. Let's me show you how to do just that.

SATA SSDs may be slow as snails compared to modern NVMe SSDs, but they're still more than enough for most PC owners. If you own one, you should keep it because SATA SSDs are anything but obsolete.

A single-cable future feels like it hasn't gotten any closer through the years. Despite technological upgrades and widespread adoption, the reality of USB-C docking stations still falls short of this utopian vision. This leaves even the most tech-savvy users struggling with unexpected limitations and confusing performance bottlenecks.

Valentine's Day weekend is here, which means it's time to prepare for a cozy movie night with a watchlist that will keep you hooked for hours. Netflix has a large library of romantic titles to pick from, so you don't have to worry about running out of options.

Even though many web browsers now share the same Chromium engine, they don't always load pages and web apps in the same way, causing problems for users and developers. Google, Mozilla, Igalia, Apple, and Microsoft are once again teaming up to fix that.

I don’t know about you guys, but I blinked, and Valentine’s Day weekend was right here, all up in my face. Even though it's technically the time for indulging in lovey-dovey stuff, that doesn’t mean you have to abstain or that you have to spend it watching content that has a tendency to make you cringe or feel nauseous. I won’t be!

Right now, it's becoming incredibly expensive to buy your own PC, largely thanks to data centers buying up all the stock of important components. Of course, the companies who are buying up all this computer hardware are perfectly happy to let you use it remotely—for a fee!